Democrats Shut Off Debate on Appropriations Bill
By Steven T. Dennis
Roll Call Staff
Roll Call Staff
June 17, 2009, 1:32 p.m.
House Democratic leaders shut down debate and amendments late Tuesday night on the first regular spending bill of the year, prompting outrage from Republicans and talk of massive retaliation.
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